Docere: The Homeopath PARK; Managing Patient Expectations
JARED C. PISTOIA, ND The PARQ – a form of informed consent for patients – is an important and necessary component of every treatment plan, but especially those that include homeopathic medicines. An acronym that stands for “procedures, alternatives, risks, and questions,” the PARQ ensures that patients thoroughly understand the proposed treatment(s). The homeopathy PARQ […]
6,7, or 8 ; How many Years Should It Take to Become an ND?
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND Educational standards for physician training programs have risen substantially from what they used to be. For a long time, the normal route to medical school was to obtain a baccalaureate degree prior to medical school. Not wanting to be left behind or perceived as sub-par, naturopathic medicine has kept up with […]
Quieting the Noise: Philosophy Meets Science; Four Factors to Address in Autoimmune Disease
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Autoimmunity is a complex disease state with multiple factors contributing to its expression. Autoimmune disease is not simply a physical ailment. An emotional component may also be involved in the etiology of the condition. Our thoughts are capable of creating complex shifts in our biochemistry. In the case of autoimmune disease, […]
News Briefs – NDNR
1. Ortho Molecular Products announces support for naturopathic residency consortium BARRINGTON, IL (April 8, 2022) — Ortho Molecular Products is proud to announce a partnership with Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) and its Residency Consortium, a premier, sustainable residency model for top naturopathic doctor (ND) graduates. The goal is to create a residency cohort model […]
News Briefs – NDNR
1. Cognitive Decline Associated with Certain Personality Traits Fom American Psychological Association People who are organized, with high levels of self-discipline, may be less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, while people who are moody or emotionally unstable are more likely to experience cognitive decline late in life, according to research published […]